realization

noun

re·​al·​i·​za·​tion ˌrē-ə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

1

: the action of realizing : the state of being realized

2

: something realized

Synonyms

• accomplishment
• achievement
• actuality
• actualization
• attainment
• consummation
• fruition
• fulfillment
• fulfilment
• pass

Examples of realization in a Sentence

There is a growing realization that changes need to be made to the coaching staff.

this research paper is the realization of an entire year's work

Recent Examples on the Web

One of the lightbulbs that went off for me along the way was the realization that most second homes are only utilized about 10% of the time. —Jane Thier, Fortune, 6 May 2024

But while Edwin has a big personal realization in episode 5, his detective partner Charles Rowland (Jayden Revri) has his own intense experience a few episodes earlier. —EW.com, 3 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing realization

• come to the realization
• self-realization